Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$47,880
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$23.02
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$67,260
entry level starts ~$34,670
Pay Grade
C+
modest pay · 36,000 employed

How much do Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics make?

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics earn a median annual salary of $47,880 in the United States, which works out to roughly $23.02 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $34,670 at the entry level and $67,260 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $40,670 and $58,560 a year.

That is $13,510 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary range by percentile

Half of all Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics earn between $40,670 and $58,560 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,670$16.67
25th percentile (early career)$40,670$19.55
50th percentile (median)$47,880$23.02
75th percentile (experienced)$58,560$28.15
90th percentile (top earners)$67,260$32.34

Highest-paying states for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Alaska leads the country for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics pay at $60,190 a year, followed by Hawaii ($58,110) and Massachusetts ($57,830). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $37,610 — a gap of $22,580 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Alaska$60,190$28.94+26%
2Hawaii$58,110$27.94+21%
3Massachusetts$57,830$27.80+21%
4New Hampshire$57,610$27.70+20%
5Nevada$56,750$27.28+19%

Workforce and education

About 36,000 people work as Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $49,990 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics make in the United States?
The median Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary in the United States is $47,880 per year, or about $23.02 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $34,670, while the top 10% of earners make $67,260 or more.
How does Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C+ (modest pay), the Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics median of $47,880 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics the most?
Alaska is the highest-paying state for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics, with a median salary of $60,190 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics need?
For most positions, a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics work in the United States?
About 36,000 people were employed as Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.